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This is one of the most-visited and best-preserved castles of Scotland. Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, known as the Queen Mother, spent her childhood here. In the same place, she gave birth to her daughter, Princess Margaret. This castle has

Brechin Cathedral (full name of the Holy Trinity) is located in Angus and was built during the 13th century by pre-monastic orders from Ireland, which explains the existence of a separate round tower from the main architectural

On the banks of the estuary of the River Tay in ek east of the city of Dundee is the suburb of Broughty Ferry, one of the most exclusive areas of the city, famous for its beach and one of the most important recreational areas of the

In British society, the term suburb, does not denote any marginality it applies to populations near another main area, in Spanish it could be called a perdania or neighborhood. This is the case of Broughty Ferry with respect to Dundee

After getting completely lost in Angus, between Edinburgh and Aberdeen, we found this historical church that was quite different from others we'd seen, mostly because of the type of stone. A little research suggested that a Pictish

Claypotts Castle is located between Dundee and Broughty Ferry, in what once were their gardens and surrounded by residential houses, curious contrast. Its structure is very original since these are two circular towers, arranged

The Broughty Castle is on the coast of East Dundee, Broughty Ferry. It was built in 1495 by Douglas, Earl of Angus. His son Archibald Douglas lost ownership of the castle for the Scottish crown. Due to its location, right on a beach

Angus is a northeastern region of Scotland, located north of the Firth Tay. You can find spectacular scenery here, but it's not popular with tourists, so to find a hotel, you need to head towards the coast. The Angus Glens are narrow

In historic east coast town of Arbroath, King William I ordered the construction of an abbey in 1178 to commemorate the murder of his childhood friend, and later saint, Thomas Beckett. When he died, the king was buried under the main

A very nice museum to visit! From the outside, its Gothic architecture seems almost like a church ... but it is indeed a museum, small but interesting, and most importantly, free! You enter through the side, leading to a large hall

In Arbroath I spent 4 months of my life, I left my first job as an engineer in the region of Murcia and moved to Scotland. I settled in northern fishing village working as Quality Controller for fruits and vegetables with a British

Dundee is located in the north of Edinburgh on the east coast of Scotland. In present times it is the 4th largest city in Scotland after Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen. Historically, the city developed from a Pictish settlement on a

One of the most famous clubs in Dundee for Mardi-Gras, is Déjà Vu (don't ask me where the passion for clubs with French names in Scotland came from) or London (classier). Fat Sam's is really nice with a beautiful area for dancing and

In the center of town stands this huge church that is much larger than many other historic cathedrals. The existence of Brechin Cathedral in the north and St. Andrews in the South, has prevented this church was declared Cathedral

This is the most visited museum in the city of Dundee. As a main reason to go you could incorporate a visit very complete and almost media inside the vessel RRSDiscovery, original boat in the early twentieth century came to Antarctica

The current bridge is located just at the crossing Tay River Tay estuary by the railway line linking the city of Dundee in the south of Scotland. This bridge is just over three miles away by a strange curve is explained by the

The history of this college is very curious, it was founded in 1881, and at that time it was an extension of the University of St. Andrews, the oldest and most prestigious in all Universities in Scotland. Officially, it has functioned

Edzell Castle was built in the 16th century and enlarged in the 17th century, when it added its impressive gardens. The castle is about 7 km from the city of Brechin, in the town that shares its name with the castle. It was built by

Not far from the House of Dun, there's a cemetery, hidden in nature. The historic cemetery of one of the most important noble families in Scotish history, the Erskine family. The first owners of the House of Dun. The cemetery is small

Montrose is a pleasant coastal town in Scotland. This beautiful place lies on the North Sea. It's not veery popular with foreigners, but it's worth seeing. It has a beautiful beach that stretches over many kilometers. It can be

The ruins of Balmerino Abbey or St. Edward, is located near the River Tay in the Perth and Kinross. It is currently under the care of the National Trust of Scotland and is in the process of being restored. Access is free and of all

Saint Andrews is certainly one of the most popular locations on the east coast of Scotland, there is no shortage reasons: for one, it's the home of golf, which was founded here in the prestigious university. It's also the largest and

The British Golf Museum is located behind the very select club house, Old Course. It's a Mecca for golf enthusiasts! The museum traces the history of British golf from its debut at St Andrews until the modern era, with the story of

If you aren't lucky enough to play on the world's most famous golf course, a short walk from the Old Course is the Himalayas, the pitch & putt course. Here, you can find some wonderful golf shops with designer equipment. The exciting

St Andrews was the center of the Catholic Church in Scotland until the seventeenth century Reformation, when the Calvinist church took over. But you can still see today the remains of the impressive cathedral-monastery, as well as

The Ladies Golf Unit or LGU was founded in 1893 and is based in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland, which is often known as the "Home of Golf." Across England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland there are about 200,000 female players of golf, and

Located east of Scotland, St Andrews is one of the oldest cities in the UK and its university is considered one of the most prestigious in the world. The famous opening scene of Chariots of Fire, with the runners on the beach, was

The University of St Andrews was founded in medieval times (1410) with the purpose of making the North Island (UK) a competitive alternative to Oxford and Cambridge (known in academia as "Oxbridge"), which were both located in the

The Parish Church of the Holy Trinity or the Holy Trinity Church (belonging to the Church of Scotland). Historically there are documents that mention this church, dating as far back as the year 1163. The religious revolutionary John

This Hall is one of the most unknown and least visited in the Golf Capital. It is a beautiful building with medieval origins and has been undergoing renovations over the years. It features: Church, court, council files and finally in

This church is commonly confused with the Cathedral of Saint Andrew, when it was a separate building and much older than this cathedral. Yet it is the best preserved building of the complex, since its main tower is open to visitors

The Cathedral of Saint Andrews is in the corner of the city. It was probably built in 1144 though that is simply an estimate. It is an amazing place. Most of the ruins remain in good shape and there is a nice mix of things to see

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The Royal Hotel is located in Forfar, Scotland. It is about 14 miles away from Dundee and 26 miles away from St Andrews golf course. The university is located about 35 miles away. It offers breakfast in its restaurant and bar. The